Hey everyone, I’ve been working on hitting my protein goals but I’m running into some concerns.
I usually train early in the morning, and my first meal (post-workout + breakfast) ends up being really high in protein , around 80g in one sitting (example attached). The reason is because at work, I can only fit in a protein bar + a light snack due to circumstances, and then I finish the day with a high-protein dinner.
So both breakfast and dinner end up being protein-heavy. My target is 200g protein a day, but I’m also keeping calories around 1500–1600 since I’m cutting.
My questions:
Is it unhealthy or inefficient to have 80g+ protein in one meal?
Does the body actually use that much at once, or is some of it “wasted”?
Any tips for better distribution while still hitting 200g on lower calories? Would love to hear your experiences or strategies, thanks a lot! I have included pics of my breakfast just for an example
by quan3t2